*WARNING* This Bonus episode is about stillbirth and may be triggering for some. The month of October is Infant & Pregnancy Loss Awareness month. Today's episode features the story of Brittany and Quesse. A young twenty-something couple from the East Coast of the United States, that suffered the loss of their baby girl Saije, at 7 months gestation in May of 2020. According to the CDC: "The rate of stillbirth varies considerably by race and Hispanic origin of the mother. The rate for non-Hispanic white women was 4.89 per 1,000 live births and stillbirths. This rate is similar to that for Asian or Pacific Islander women, who had a stillbirth rate of 4.29.

In stark contrast, the rate of stillbirth for non-Hispanic black women was 10.32, more than twice the rate for non-Hispanic white women. The rate for American Indian or Alaska Native women was 7.22, and the rate for Hispanic women was 5.22." (Read here) Brittany and Quesse also share the lack of empathy and care they received at their local community hospital before being transferred to a level one trauma hospital. Brittany and Quesse hope that by giving voice to their pain and advocating for pregnancy loss, others will be inspired to hang onto hope, faith, and know that healing is attainable.

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